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A dramatic insider account of Brian Clough's rise and fall at Derby County

About the Author

Before writing Don was a teacher, a manager of a grand prix racing team and a cadet at Sandhurst. He began writing full-time in 1968 and soon became one of Britain's top television writers, with credits including Z-Cars, Dangerfield and Van der Valk. His Wingate trilogy of plays and Bomber Harris both won BAFTAs. Don is the author of The Hike and he has also written a number of film screenplays.

Don led the 'Keep Brian Clough at Derby' campaign in 1973 and is still a regular guest on BBC Radio Derby. He divides his time between London and Derby.